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A recent article has been circulating, courtesy TheVerge.com : http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/13/12890050/adblock-plus-now-sells-ads&nbsp;
Adblock-Plus is a paid program that claims to remove all online ads from your computer browsing experience.
Now, they are shifting to selling ads through their program to Advertisers.
If this seems backwards, it is!
The marketplace is full of these software programs - some we come across regularly: System Mechanic, DriverUpdates, etc.
Don't install any programs that you don't absolutely need to get your work done - And even for THOSE programs, be sure to buy and download from reputable sources
-Ryan P.
5-Star Rated Tutor in the San Fernando Valley

Have you ever looked at online computer ads, or the shelf at the local Big-Box Retailer, and said "They Don't have exactly what I want/need!" - If this is the case, a Custom Built Computer may be the right solution to the problem.
The 1st step in a Custom Build is determining the exact client's needs. In my "Daily Driver", I knew I needed 4 Monitors in a 2x2 Configuration. This particular graphics setup is a fairly limiting criteria when it comes to buying a graphics card.
Instead, the less expensive option is the use 2x Graphics cards, with 2 outputs each. The prerequisite for this setup is a Motherboard with 2x PCI-E Slots.
This is just one example of why every custom build Must have an experienced advisor.
If you want the pride of building your own Computer, you can hire me for product selection on the front-end, usually about 1 hour with a shared Newegg.com or Amazon.com Wish List,...
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If you work in the corporate world, you are probably familiar with PowerPoint Presentations. Are you being tasked to create a training or a presentation? Would you like to make your presentation interesting and informative? Try to pick a design that doesn't use too many colors and animations. You want the audience to listen to your words as well as watch your slides. Most likely, the audience wont be able to read a lot of words in the presentation due to seating arrangements. It's a good idea to have an outline printed and distributed to the audience beforehand. This is useful for taking notes and going back to the subject that they've just seen.
There are many designs, infinite combinations of colors, animations, fades you can use in PowerPoint. Choose the best design for your business, such as darker colors for serious subjects and brighter colors for a more light subject. Use your creativity, and insert pictures or sounds at the right moment in your presentation,...
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Dear Students;
I am offering a discounted price for a person of any age to learn computer skills to be active, to stay in touch with both family and friends, and/or to use it for fun.
Please get in touch with me to learn about a discount I am giving away to anyone.
Alexei M.

Gone are the days that computers are hardwired to the Internet. Most people today have a wireless home network, but did you know that if it is not secure, anyone within range could access your network, download inappropriate or illegal material and even access information on your home computers?
The news is full of stories where people have been arrested for downloading child porn, or other illegal activities, only to find out that their network had been used by someone else! Don’t let this happen to you.
If you do have security enabled on your computer, make sure it is WPA2. If your router does not have WPA2 as an option, then it is time to get a new router. They are not expensive and the added security is worth it!
By default your router was set with no security settings, but it is not difficult to change that and you should! The manual that came with your wireless router has the directions. But, if you’re like me – it’s someplace very safe – so safe, you probably cannot...
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